Written by: Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor Keeping in line with this year’s homecoming theme of “Throwback to the ’90s,” the Student Life team has scored the Atlanta native duo The Ying Yang Twins to perform during the homecoming pep rally on Tuesday, Oct. 21.    For some of the student body, simply hearing the name Ying Yang Twins ...

By Aiyana Hunter, Staff Writer  Ready your balls, everyone—VSU’s new Pokémon Club is gearing up and getting ready to catch ‘em all.   You may have heard of this club through either email, word of mouth, or the many fliers advertising their interest meeting in September, but now they’re fully up and operational.  With a heavy interest in the franchise and ...

Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31 this year, and that means that parties will be going all weekend long. Meaning that you, dear reader, need a guide to surviving a college Halloween party!   Halloween parties tend to have several unspoken rules and regulations depending on whose event you go to. These are the dos and don’ts of Halloween party ...

By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief VSU announced Tuesday that the new inerim president taking over for current president Dr. Richard Carvajal will be Dr. William R. Crowe.   Dr. Crowe is set to train alongside Dr. Carvajal starting on October 15. He will officially begin his new role as President of VSU on Jan. 1, 2026 as the 2025-2026 school year ...

By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief More information has been released regarding the fire that happened in Centennial Hall on Sunday that left many students distressed.   The fire started around 6 p.m. The blaze began as a kitchen fire that got out of control and spread to the structure itself.   Students and staff were asked to remain outside until authorities ...

By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief   Be sure to mind the heat, blazers! On Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m., a fire erupted in Centennial Hall causing panic for residents and staff.   According to Centennial Hall staff members, the fire began in the kitchen.   Students were rushed outside and asked to remain outside of the building as authorities were called ...

By Megan Callahan Darren Knight, a controversial comedian who talks a mile a minute, put on a spectacular show for the audience even though most of the audience members weren’t students here at VSU. He got a lot of laughter during his set as well as Red Squirrel did as the opener for his show.   During Southern Momma’s set ...

    By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor  What a night! VSUPD hosted their 9th annual “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. on the front lawn. The community and students were able to partake in an evening of safety and fun.   Many organizations within the community came out to discuss public safety tips and build bonds with students ...

On Sept. 29, VSU sent a message to all currently enrolled students about attendance and participation that stated “[f]aculty have reported concerns over regular student attendance in the classroom and/or online participation in your coursework.   “Whether online or face-to-face, a student who misses or does not participate in more than 20% of the scheduled course or course activities could be ...

By: Adam Peachey, Staff Writer  Oftentimes in our day-to-day life, it can be extremely easy to be content. Blend in, stay in the background, don’t try anything new.   It is my professional opinion that this lack of desire for life is a sin. Don’t get me wrong; it’s perfectly fine to take time off and chill out, but at the ...